History Of Julius Caesar - Couverture souple

Abbott, Jacob

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1419123955 ISBN 13 : 9781419123955

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing Co, 2004

Synopsis

The History of Julius Caesar by Abbott, Jacob is a comprehensive account of the life and times of one of the most famous figures in Roman history. The book begins with Caesar's early life and follows his rise to power, his conquests, and his eventual assassination. Abbott provides a detailed look at the political and social climate of ancient Rome during Caesar's time, as well as the military tactics and strategies that made him such a successful leader. The book also explores Caesar's personal life, including his relationships with family and friends, and his impact on the Roman Empire. Written in a clear and engaging style, The History of Julius Caesar is an essential read for anyone interested in Roman history or the life of one of its most famous leaders.The news of his passage spread rapidly to all Pompey's stations along the coast, and the ships began to gather, and the armies to march toward the point where Caesar had effected his landing. The conflict and struggle commenced. One of Pompey's admirals intercepted the fleet of galleys on their return, and seized and burned a large number of them, with all who were on board. This, of course, only renewed the determined desperation of the remainder. Caesar advanced along the coast with the troops which he had landed, driving Pompey's troops before him, and subduing town after town as he advanced.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The name of Julius Caesar reverberates through history, not only as the most famous Roman ever, but as a symbol of imperial might, even reaching down through the centuries to give his name to the “Kaisers” and “Tsars” of Germany and Russia. This retelling of the story of Caesar, as recounted by master storyteller Jacob Abbott, starts with his childhood and then sketches the background to the beginning of the Roman leader’s civil and military career in the service of Rome. From the time of his appointment to Consul (60 BC), through to the dramatic military victories in Gaul (51 BC), Caesar quickly progressed to one of the most popular political figures in Rome. These military victories and his subsequent growth in stature were correctly perceived as a direct threat to the political order back home, and Caesar was ordered by the Senate to lay down his military command and return to Rome. Famously, Caesar refused, and with his legions, crossed the Rubicon River—which marked Roman territory—in 49 BC, hereby formally declaring his intention to seize power in Rome. Civil war resulted, and after a period of strife which saw his erstwhile ally but now archenemy Pompey dead, Caesar emerged as the unrivaled leader of Rome. His adventures in Egypt—and his relationship with the famous Queen Cleopatra, combined with his increasingly authoritarian style of government caused further dissent in Rome, and he was assassinated by a group of senators led by Brutus on the Ides of March (15 March) 44 BC. His death did not result in the restoration of the Republic, as his assassins had hoped, but rather in the formalization of the Imperial system when his adopted heir Octavian, later known as Augustus, rose to sole power in his wake. Another masterpiece from Jacob Abbott which tells one of history’s greatest stories in an easy-to-read and nonstop-action manner. Contents Chapter I: Marius and Sylla Chapter II: Cæsar’s Early Years Chapter III: Advancement to the Consulship Chapter IV: The Conquest of Gaul Chapter V: Pompey Chapter VI: Crossing the Rubicon Chapter VII: The Battle of Pharsalia Chapter VIII: Flight and Death of Pompey Chapter IX: Cæsar in Egypt Chapter X: Cæsar Imperator Chapter XI: The Conspiracy Chapter XII: The Assassination

Présentation de l'éditeur

It is the object of this series of histories to present a clear, distinct, and connected narrative of the lives of those great personages who have in various ages of the world made themselves celebrated as leaders among mankind, and, by the part they have taken in the public affairs of great nations, have exerted the widest influence on the history of the human race. The end which the author has had in view is twofold: first, to communicate such information in respect to the subjects of his narratives as is important for the general reader to possess; and, secondly, to draw such moral lessons from the events described and the characters delineated as they may legitimately teach to the people of the present age.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing Co
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1419123955
• ISBN 13: 9781419123955
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 132
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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